Random links
- Kids born later in the year more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD: Study
- The impact of the current school system I'd guess. (Note that you'll see similar effects for things like sports stars - although that's slanted towards the beginning of the year, at least where leagues and schools divvy up kids that way).
- Why an MRI costs $1,080 in America and $280 in France
- "There is a simple reason health care in the United States costs more than it does anywhere else: The prices are higher. ... Americans don’t see the doctor more often or stay longer in the hospital than residents of other countries. Quite the opposite, actually." Would be nice if the article delved a little more into things like wait times.
- Carrollwood hydrant project delayed by lack of women on crews
- Yay... quotas. Looks like at least $16,000 more and a minimum 3 month delay. (Strange how, if women are underpaid, that they need to now look at bidders other than the lowest to find a crew with them on it).
- Making over the mall in rough economic times
- "The efforts reflect a shift in how Americans want to shop today: rather than going to big, overwhelming malls, many prefer places where stores can be entered from the street, featuring restaurants, entertainment and other Main Street mainstays. Also, as commuters in urban areas shift to public transportation, the giant parking lots are no longer needed." - gets too cold here in the winter to make entering from the street into every store preferable. Would kinda suck with rain as well.